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20 Cash - Xianfeng Zhongbao; Boo-su ND
| Brass | 18.91 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Qing dynasty › Xianfeng (咸豐帝) (1850-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1855 |
| Value | 20 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 18.91 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#226049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Manchu words (read vertically) separated by the hole, all with one Chinese ideogram above and two below.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Mongolian / Manchu
Lettering:
當
ᠪᠣᠣ ᠰᡠ
十二
Translation:
Dang Er Shi / Boo-su
Value 20 / Boo-su
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 20 Cash - Xianfeng (Zhongbao; Boo-su) ND (1854-1855) from Empire of China made of Brass weighing 18.91 g is that it was produced during a time of great economic change in China. The Xianfeng Emperor, who ruled from 1850 to 1861, implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of new currency, such as this coin, in an attempt to stimulate trade and commerce. Despite these efforts, the coinage system during this period was still based on traditional Chinese methods, which often resulted in irregularly shaped and weighted coins. This coin, with its unique shape and weight, is a tangible reminder of the complex economic history of China during this time.
